{{tnr}}'''John Nygren''' (b. February 27, 1964) is a [[Republican Party|Republican]] member of the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]], representing District 89. He was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

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Nygren has worked as an insurance/financial representative, and restaurant owner.

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==Biography==

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Nygren has worked as an insurance/financial representative, and restaurant owner.<ref>[http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=65090 Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Nygren]</ref>

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He is a lifetime member and former national president of the Jaycees, former chair of the [[sunshinereview:Marinette County, Wisconsin|Marinette County]] Grand Old Party, and former President of the Marinette Kiwanis.<ref>[http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=65090 Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Nygren]</ref>

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==Committee assignments==

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===2013-2014===

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At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nygren served on the following committees:

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{{Committee Assignments

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|State =Wisconsin

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|year =2013

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|Chamber =State Assembly

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|Committee1 =Audit

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|Committee2 =Employment Relations

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|Committee3 =Finance

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|Committee4 = Employment Relations

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|Joint4 = Yes

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|Committee5 = Joint Finance

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|Joint5 = Yes

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|Chair5 = Co-chair

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|Committee6 = Joint Legislative Audit

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|Joint6 = Yes

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|Committee7 = Joint Legislative Council

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|Joint7 = Yes

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}}

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===2011-2012===

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During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nygren served on these committees:

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{{Committee Assignments

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|State =Wisconsin

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|year = 2011

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|Chamber =State Assembly

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|Committee1 =Finance

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|Committee2 = Joint Finance

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|Joint2=Yes

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|Committee3 = Insurance

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|Committee4 = Joint Legislative Council

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|Joint4=Yes

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|Committee5 =

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|Collapse=Yes

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}}

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===2009-2010===

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During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nygren served on these committees:

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{{Committee Assignments

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|State =Wisconsin

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|year = 2009

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|Chamber =State Assembly

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|Committee1 =Education

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|Committee2 =Health and Healthcare Reform

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|Committee3 =Insurance

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|Committee4 =

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|Committee5 =

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|Collapse=Yes

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}}

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==Issues==

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===Sponsored legislation===

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Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:

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*AJR-51 Sovereignty under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution claimed; federal mandates provision

*Jobs & The Economy - "We must invest in our people to ensure that they are properly trained for the jobs of today, and tomorrow. I support tax credits for employer assisted higher education so that employers might invest in its employees."

*Jobs & The Economy - "We must invest in our people to ensure that they are properly trained for the jobs of today, and tomorrow. I support tax credits for employer assisted higher education so that employers might invest in its employees."

*Taxes - "Reducing our tax burden is a top priority. I will work to eliminate job and innovation killing taxes such as the Wisconsin’s Death Tax and Internet Tax."

*Taxes - "Reducing our tax burden is a top priority. I will work to eliminate job and innovation killing taxes such as the Wisconsin’s Death Tax and Internet Tax."

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*Ethics and Campaign Finance - "Open, honest government is the only way to combat unethical political behavior. One way to ensure that our system is clean is full disclosure. If everyone can see what elected officials are doing, unethical behavior is reduced."

*Ethics and Campaign Finance - "Open, honest government is the only way to combat unethical political behavior. One way to ensure that our system is clean is full disclosure. If everyone can see what elected officials are doing, unethical behavior is reduced."

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==Committee assignments==

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==Elections==

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===2011-2012===

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===2012===

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In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nygren has been appointed to these committees:

Nygren won re-election in the [[State legislative elections, 2012|2012 election]] for [[Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012|Wisconsin State Assembly]] [[Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012#District 89|District 89]]. Nygren ran unopposed in the [[Republican]] primary on August 14 and defeated [[Joe Reinhard]] in the general election on November 6, 2012.<ref>[http://gab.wi.gov/sites/default/files/page/candidates_on_ballot_08_14_12_partisan_primary_pdf_18477.PDF ''Wisconsin Government Accountability Board'', "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved June 12, 2012]</ref>

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In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nygren served on these committees:

Nygren announced on May 10 that he would run against [[Democratic]] [[Wisconsin State Senate|state Sen.]] [[Dave Hansen]] in a recall election.<ref>[http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/e4949e159db14dc0bce33ae7413b9c3d/WI--Wisconsin-Recalls-Hansen/ ''Daily Reporter,'' "Wisconsin GOP assemblyman to run against Democratic senator in recall election," May 10, 2011]</ref> Mary Scray, vice chair of the Brown County Board, announced she would also likely run.<ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/121036318.html ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,'' "Wisconsin Senate recall races tempt Assembly members," April 30, 2011]</ref> About 18,872 signatures were filed against Hansen on April 21, seeking his recall.

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Nygren announced on May 10 that he would run against [[Democratic]] [[Wisconsin State Senate|state Sen.]] [[Dave Hansen]] in a recall election.<ref>[http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/e4949e159db14dc0bce33ae7413b9c3d/WI--Wisconsin-Recalls-Hansen/ ''Daily Reporter,'' "Wisconsin GOP assemblyman to run against Democratic senator in recall election," May 10, 2011]</ref> Mary Scray, vice chair of the Brown County Board, had considered running, but endorsed Nygren instead.<ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/121036318.html ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,'' "Wisconsin Senate recall races tempt Assembly members," April 30, 2011]</ref><ref>[http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110526/GPG0101/110526030/Republican-Mary-Scray-withdraws-from-state-Sen-Dave-Hansen-recall-election ''Green Bay Press Gazette,'' "Republican Mary Scray withdraws from state Sen. Dave Hansen recall election," May 26, 2011]</ref> About 18,872 signatures were filed against Hansen on April 21, seeking his recall.

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In announcing his candidacy, Nygren criticized Hansen for fleeing to Illinois to prevent a vote on the [[Wisconsin Assembly Bill 11, the "Scott Walker Budget Repair Bill" (2011)|Scott Walker Budget Repair Bill]]. Nygren said Hansen "walked off the job, fled the state of Wisconsin, and literally turned his back on the people he swore an oath to represent." <ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/121609453.html ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,'' "4th Assembly member announces recall candidacy," May 10, 2011]</ref>

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In announcing his candidacy, Nygren criticized Hansen for fleeing to Illinois to prevent a vote on the [[Wisconsin Assembly Bill 11, the "Scott Walker Budget Repair Bill" (2011)|Scott Walker Budget Repair Bill]]. Nygren said Hansen "walked off the job, fled the state of Wisconsin, and literally turned his back on the people he swore an oath to represent."<ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/121609453.html ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,'' "4th Assembly member announces recall candidacy," May 10, 2011]</ref>

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[[David VanderLeest]], who organized the recall campaign, is also running for the seat.<ref>[http://wtaq.com/news/articles/2011/may/22/recall-dave-hansen-organizer-running-senate/ ''WTAQ,'' "'Recall Dave Hansen' organizer running for Senate," May 22, 2011]</ref>

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[[David VanderLeest]], who organized the recall campaign, also declared for the seat.<ref>[http://wtaq.com/news/articles/2011/may/22/recall-dave-hansen-organizer-running-senate/ ''WTAQ,'' "'Recall Dave Hansen' organizer running for Senate," May 22, 2011]</ref> VanderLeest and Nygren were to face off in a primary on July 19, with the winner facing Hansen in the recall on August 16. However, Nygren was removed from the ballot for insufficient valid signatures on his nomination papers. He contested the decision in circuit court, but it was upheld.<ref>[http://www.fox11online.com//dpp/elections/state/john-nygren-vs-gab-goes-to-hearing ‘’FOX 11,'' “Nygren’s name will not be on ballot,” July 1, 2011]</ref>

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====Nominating papers challenged====

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The Democratic Party of Wisconsin [[Wisconsin recall: Challenges filed against four of the six candidates in Democratic recalls|filed challenges]] against the nominating papers of Nygren, [[Kim Simac]], [[Robert Lussow]] and [[David VanderLeest]] on June 24. The [[Wisconsin Government Accountability Board]] considered the challenges on June 27,<ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/124547969.html ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,'' "Challenges filed against 4 GOP candidates in recall races," June 25, 2011]</ref> certifying all of the candidates except for Nygren. While he turned in 424, the Board found only 398 of those to be valid, two short of the 400 necessary to make the ballot.<ref>[http://elections.wispolitics.com/2011/06/gab-kicks-nygren-off-ballot.html ''WisPolitics,'' “GAB kicks Nygren off the ballot,” June 27, 2011]</ref>

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Nygren did not file any correcting affidavits by the 27th, as was required by GAB regulations. Additionally, there was no explanatory response for controversial signatures. [http://gab.wi.gov/sites/default/files/event/74/candidate_nygren_challenge_work_sheet_pdf_19876.pdf Nygren’s response] to the challenges did contain many affidavits and responses, but did not seemingly cover all of the challenges filed by the Democratic Party. GAB staff used google maps and their laptops to go one-by-one through many of the signature challenges during the meeting. Before the board officially voted to certify only 398 signatures, the attorney for Nygren argued that Nygren should still be certified because two signatures is so minute, and that the policy should be one of the utmost ballot access.

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Nygren appealed the [[Wisconsin Government Accountability Board|GAB]] decision in [[judgepedia:Dane County Circuit Court|circuit court]],<ref>[http://elections.wispolitics.com/2011/06/nygren-vows-to-pursue-further-legal.html ''Wis Politics'' “Nygren vows to pursue further legal options,” June 27, 2011]</ref> but the original decision was upheld. Nygren blamed the outcome on “Democrat-appointed GAB staff that has constantly worked against me as I defended myself from the Democratic Party’s frivolous challenges.”<ref>[http://wispolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=241104 ''WisPolitics,'' “Nygren Campaign: Statement following Dane County court decision,” July 1, 2011]</ref>

On May 27, 2011, the [[Wisconsin Government Accountability Board]] announced it would be unable to consider the recall petitions for the three Democratic incumbents at the May 31, 2011 meeting. Citing "numerous factual and legal issues," the Board said in its statement that more time is needed to ensure that a complete record will be available for examination -- particularly since the decision will likely be appealed to the courts.<ref name="delay">[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/122750439.html ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'' "Review of recall petitions going slowly; July 12 election in doubt," May 27, 2011]</ref>

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In its release, the [[Wisconsin Government Accountability Board|GAB]] officials said they do not expect to be able to hold a hearing on the recalls of Democratic incumbents until the week of June 6. This raises potential legal issues, as the initial extension granted to [[Wisconsin Government Accountability Board|GAB]] for certification required it to ultimately make determinations before June 3.<ref name="delay"/>

The GAB filed a [http://wispolitics.com/1006/110601_GAB_filing.pdf brief] on June 1 asking the court for a one-week extension, which would give them until June 10 to finish working on the three Democratic recalls. The case was heard in Dane County Court at 1:30 pm on Friday, June 3.<ref>[http://elections.wispolitics.com/2011/06/gab-formally-asks-judge-for-more-time.html ''WisPolitics,'' "GAB formally asks judge for more time to consider recall petitions against Dems," June 1, 2011]</ref><ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/122952093.html ''Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel,'' "State board requests more time to review recall petitions," June 1, 2011]</ref> [[Judgepedia:Dane County Circuit Court|Dane County]] [[Judgepedia:John Markson|Judge John Markson]] ruled that there was good cause for the extension, and that the GAB did not violate any rules by taking up the petitions out of order.<ref>[http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/Six_Republican_Recalls_Approved_Democrats_Delayed.html ''NBC 15,'' "UPDATE: Judge Grants Week Extension for Recall Review," June 3, 2011]</ref>

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Ultimately, on June 8, after nearly 9 hours of deliberations, the [[Wisconsin Government Accountability Board]] certified the [[Recall of Wisconsin State Senators (2011)|recalls]] of three Democratic incumbents and set an initial election for July 19.<ref>[http://www.wisn.com/r/28175470/detail.html ''WISN,'' “GAB Certifies 3 Democratic Recall Elections,” June 8, 2011]</ref>

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==Sponsored legislation==

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==Campaign donors==

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Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:

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{{Comprehensive donor history

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*AJR-51 Sovereignty under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution claimed; federal mandates provision

According to records available as of May 18, 2011, Nygren raised $45,503 during 2010. Listed below are the top five contributors.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=131708 2010 contributors to John Nygren]</ref>

Nygren is a lifetime member and former national president of the Jaycees, former chair of the [[Marinette County, Wisconsin|Marinette County]] Grand Old Party, and former President of the Marinette Kiwanis.<ref>[http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=65090 Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Nygren]</ref>

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==Recent news==

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2009-2010

Issues

Sponsored legislation

Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:

AJR-51 Sovereignty under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution claimed; federal mandates provision

Campaign themes

2012

Jobs & The Economy - "We must invest in our people to ensure that they are properly trained for the jobs of today, and tomorrow. I support tax credits for employer assisted higher education so that employers might invest in its employees."

Taxes - "Reducing our tax burden is a top priority. I will work to eliminate job and innovation killing taxes such as the Wisconsin’s Death Tax and Internet Tax."

Government Spending - "A good place to start saving taxpayer money is to stop giving taxpayer-funded benefits (including free College tuition) to illegal aliens. I support legislation, vetoed by Governor Doyle, to stop illegal aliens from raiding our tax dollars."

Health Care - "People need access to information on hospitals and doctors in order to be smart consumers. Giving more power to health care users will help keep costs down as providers compete for their business. I will continue to support legislation that would require disclosure of these costs to you, the consumer."

Gun rights - "I am a strong defender of the right of individuals to protect themselves, I oppose efforts by those who would trample on our constitutionally protected rights to keep and bear arms."

Ethics and Campaign Finance - "Open, honest government is the only way to combat unethical political behavior. One way to ensure that our system is clean is full disclosure. If everyone can see what elected officials are doing, unethical behavior is reduced."

2011 recall

Nygren announced on May 10 that he would run against Democraticstate Sen.Dave Hansen in a recall election.[4] Mary Scray, vice chair of the Brown County Board, had considered running, but endorsed Nygren instead.[5][6] About 18,872 signatures were filed against Hansen on April 21, seeking his recall.

In announcing his candidacy, Nygren criticized Hansen for fleeing to Illinois to prevent a vote on the Scott Walker Budget Repair Bill. Nygren said Hansen "walked off the job, fled the state of Wisconsin, and literally turned his back on the people he swore an oath to represent."[7]

David VanderLeest, who organized the recall campaign, also declared for the seat.[8] VanderLeest and Nygren were to face off in a primary on July 19, with the winner facing Hansen in the recall on August 16. However, Nygren was removed from the ballot for insufficient valid signatures on his nomination papers. He contested the decision in circuit court, but it was upheld.[9]

Nygren did not file any correcting affidavits by the 27th, as was required by GAB regulations. Additionally, there was no explanatory response for controversial signatures. Nygren’s response to the challenges did contain many affidavits and responses, but did not seemingly cover all of the challenges filed by the Democratic Party. GAB staff used google maps and their laptops to go one-by-one through many of the signature challenges during the meeting. Before the board officially voted to certify only 398 signatures, the attorney for Nygren argued that Nygren should still be certified because two signatures is so minute, and that the policy should be one of the utmost ballot access.

Nygren appealed the GAB decision in circuit court,[12] but the original decision was upheld. Nygren blamed the outcome on “Democrat-appointed GAB staff that has constantly worked against me as I defended myself from the Democratic Party’s frivolous challenges.”[13]

Certification challenge delays

On May 27, 2011, the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board announced it would be unable to consider the recall petitions for the three Democratic incumbents at the May 31, 2011 meeting. Citing "numerous factual and legal issues," the Board said in its statement that more time is needed to ensure that a complete record will be available for examination -- particularly since the decision will likely be appealed to the courts.[14]

In its release, the GAB officials said they do not expect to be able to hold a hearing on the recalls of Democratic incumbents until the week of June 6. This raises potential legal issues, as the initial extension granted to GAB for certification required it to ultimately make determinations before June 3.[14]

The GAB filed a brief on June 1 asking the court for a one-week extension, which would give them until June 10 to finish working on the three Democratic recalls. The case was heard in Dane County Court at 1:30 pm on Friday, June 3.[16][17]Dane CountyJudge John Markson ruled that there was good cause for the extension, and that the GAB did not violate any rules by taking up the petitions out of order.[18]

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Nygren is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Nygren raised a total of $265,362 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 7, 2013.[21]